Ever since #2 son moved to Brooklyn to begin grad school in August '06 I thought "wouldn't it be cool to drag a boat up and do the Statue race?" We returned home yesterday, from NYC, and after viewing the harbour from the Governor's Island and Staten Island Ferries, the Brooklyn Heights pier, and the base of the Verrazano Narrow's bridge...you guys ARE crazies!!! What's the width at the bridge? Maybe a mile? All those ferries are bookin' fast, along with tugs/barges (moving and moored), cargo and cruise ships, plus all the other (100' and under) activity. What if you did break something? Ground crew? Ha...out of the question. Not sure my heart would withstand the adrenaline boost from the Narrows on. You all have a new found respect from me! <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />